Below Average
#1152 of 1,288 schools in LA
Elan Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Orleans Parish · New Orleans, LA
An Orleans Parish charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6501 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
- Math 20% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elan Academy Charter School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elan Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,294
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice M Harte Elementary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Belle Chasse Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–1 | 1.7 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Belle Chasse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 2–4 | 1.8 mi | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orleans Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elan Academy Charter School is listed in Orleans Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elan Academy Charter School
Elan Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Orleans Parish, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elan Academy Charter School
What grades does Elan Academy Charter School serve?
Elan Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Elan Academy Charter School?
Elan Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elan Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elan Academy Charter School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elan Academy Charter School rank in LA?
Elan Academy Charter School ranks #1,152 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Elan Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elan Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elan Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elan Academy Charter School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Elan Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Elan Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Elan Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Elan Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elan Academy Charter School?
80.3% of students at Elan Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (504) 619-9720
- Area population (ZIP 70131)
- 25,460
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70131; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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